California Abandons Diesel Truck Ban And 3 Other Clean-Air Rules Before Trump Is Sworn In

Because Trump is unlikely to approve them, California has no choice but to abandon its groundbreaking rules for zero-emission trucks.

How California Could Benefit If Trump Actually Dissolved The Education Department

"Academic outcomes certainly aren’t better since the Education Department began operating in 1980."

Disaster-Prone California Should Adopt A Preventive Approach, Rather Than A Reactive One

Maybe we need the state to provide basic casualty coverage in a master statewide policy, financed by mandatory fees on property.

IRS Sending Out $2.4B In Unclaimed Stimulus Money: What To Know In CA

The IRS payments should start landing in people’s bank accounts and mailboxes in late January.

Small California Schools Brace For Layoffs As Congress Slashes Funding For Rural Education

Federal funding for rural schools goes to 39 California counties. School districts in those communities consider the money a lifeline.

Map: How Big Are The LA Fires? Use This Tool To Overlay Them Atop Where You Live

The fires sweeping across Los Angeles County for the past week have burned more than 40,000 acres.

National Day Of Mourning For Jimmy Carter: What’s Open, Closed In CA

President Joe Biden declared Thursday a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, who died last month.

Real ID Deadline Just Months Away: What To Know In CA

The Real ID Act of 2005 was originally supposed to take effect in 2008 but has been delayed for multiple reasons.

CA's $322B Budget Proposal: Reviving Hollywood Jobs, Free Preschool

Newsom's plan does not report a deficit, but California is still waiting to see if Trump will revoke billions in federal dollars.

Social Security Benefits To Increase Under New Law: What To Know In CA

President Biden just signed the Social Security Fairness Act, which expands benefits to former teachers, police officers and more workers.

New Homelessness Data: How Does CA Compare To The Rest Of The Country?

Homelessness grew just 3% in California last year, compared to 18% nationwide.

New Law Inspired By Ex-Lawmaker's DUI Adds To Alcohol Education In California Schools

California public schools will expand alcohol education in 2025 thanks to a new law.

‘Notoriously slow:’ Lengthy Investigations Into California Politicians Leave Voters In The Dark

A CalMatters analysis shows that California’s campaign finance watchdog has sometimes taken years to resolve cases.

8 New CA Laws That Will Impact Your Wallet in 2025

From a ban on some bank fees to changes to food-delivery apps, insurance and credit, new laws will have major impacts on consumers in 2025.

Trump Allies Warn California Leaders They Could Go To Prison Over Sanctuary City Laws

A conservative organization sent letters to California leaders warning of ‘serious consequences' over sanctuary policies.

Why Mountain Meadows Should Be A Priority For California's New Climate Bond

Over 50% of Sierra meadows have been heavily degraded or lost over the past 150 years, a result of mining, water diversions, and more.

17 New California Laws That Will Change Your Life In 2025

Here are over 17 new California laws, or packages of laws, that will take effect in 2025.

California Bans Schools From Forcing Teachers To ‘Out' LGBTQ Students

New California law prevents schools from requiring staff to notify parents if a student identifies as LGBTQ.

CA Wildfire Funding, Transgender Care At Stake In Military Budget

California's two senators split their vote on the controversial spending bill.

Biden Administration Approves California Electric Car Mandate

The EPA granted California's waiver, which the incoming Trump administration is likely to try to overturn in the courts.

CA Fails To Shut Down Facilities Where Captive Dogs Give Blood: Report

Dogs that live in blood colonies are still supplying most of the life-saving canine blood in CA despite the state's promises to close them.

CA Expands Insurance Options To Wildfire-Devastated Areas

As wildfires continue to tear through California, new rules will require the largest insurers to cover more homeowners.

Social Security Retirement Age Going Up In 2025: What It Means In CA

The full retirement age will rise in January to match a growing expected lifespan, according to a law passed in 1983.

California's Jail Population Will Rise Thanks To Prop. 36. So Will Inmate Deaths, Advocates Say

The state recorded historically high numbers of deaths in county jails for the past six years. Now, counties expect to house more prisoners.

‘No Way, Not Possible': California Has A Plan For New Water Rules. Will It Save Salmon From Extinction?

Growers and cities support the Newsom administration proposal, saying it strikes a balance for uses of Delta water.

New Rule Caps Overdraft Fees, Closing Expensive Loophole

The CFPB said the new rule will save consumers up to $5 billion in annual overdraft fees, or about $225 per household that pays the fees.

California Got Millions To Train Workers In Disaster Relief, But It's Leaving Money On Table

When disaster strikes, California gets federal funding to hire temporary workers to clean debris. The rules: use it or lose it.

Biden Pardons CA Man In Largest-Ever Clemency

The sweeping action was the largest act of clemency in a single day and includes 39 pardons, including a man from California.

CA Judges Say They're Underpaid, And Their New Lawsuit Could Cost Taxpayers Millions

California judges receive raises based on what the state gives to other public employees.

Californians Are Sour About The Economy

“Over the next 12 months, 56 percent of adult residents expect bad times financially in California.”

Mega Kroger-Albertsons Merger Blocked By Courts

The $24.6 billion merger would have reshaped California’s grocery market, impacting prices and jobs across more than 1,000 stores.

Polluted Communities Hold Their Breath As Companies Struggle With California's Diesel Truck Ban

California has an aggressive mandate for zero-emission trucks, which are powered by electricity or hydrogen. But trucking companies face ...

California Banned Bilingual Education For Almost 20 Years. It Still Hasn't Recovered

The nation's most linguistically diverse state has a tortured history with bilingual education in public schools.

ICE Is Looking For A New Detention Center In Blue California. The State Probably Can't Stop It

A possible migrant detention facility within two hours of San Francisco has some lawmakers concerned.

Californians Vote to Accelerate Their Decline

Blue State Blues

High Schools Moved On From College For All. Will Trump Come Through For Job Training?

Career and technical education has strong bipartisan support.

Unlikely battleground CA Plays Key Role In House Balance Of Power

Despite falling short of a majority, Democrats expect to gain seats next year, leaving the chamber even more closely divided.

California Politicians Suddenly Discover Inflation In Aftermath Of Election

The cost of living is the major factor in California’s having the nation’s highest rate of functional poverty.

Newsom’s Memoir Releases In May: A Hint Toward White House Bid?

Some speculate that Newsom is taking a page from Obama's book by introducing himself to a national audience with his upcoming memoir.

Thousands Of Wild Owls Targeted For Slaughter In CA, West Coast

The controversial eradication of barred owls is designed to provide time and habitat for native spotted owl populations to recover.